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Why the Webb Telescope Will Rewrite the Cosmic History Books

Ben Skuse

Why the Webb Telescope Will Rewrite the Cosmic History Books

The James Webb Space Telescope is expected to shed light on the formation and evolution of galaxies, expose distant habitable worlds and much, much more.  

A Crack in the Foundations of Particle Physics?

Ben Skuse

A Crack in the Foundations of Particle Physics?

The Standard Model of particle physics is under scrutiny. Will it be confirmed or revised? This article gives an overview about the current discussions.

Nobel Prize in Physics 2021: Distilling Complexity of Our Climate and Other Systems

Ben Skuse

Nobel Prize in Physics 2021: Distilling Complexity of Our Climate and Other Systems

The Nobel Prize in Physics 2021 will be awarded to three scientists who have been predicting climate change for a long time.

Open Source Hardware: The Benefit of Sharing Knowledge

Lukas Winter

Open Source Hardware: The Benefit of Sharing Knowledge

The use of open source hardware, the publication of data on physical objects, is expanding. Lindau Alumnus Lukas Winter is very involved in this issue.

How Nobel-Winning Physics Might Lead To a Green Revolution

Ben Skuse

How Nobel-Winning Physics Might Lead To a Green Revolution

Three ideas from Physics to produce energy in a climate-friendly way.

Tackling Climate Change: Low Hanging Fruit and Hidden Emissions

Neysan Donnelly

Tackling Climate Change: Low Hanging Fruit and Hidden Emissions

What are the most promising strategies to stop climate change?

Arthur Ashkin: Inventor, Innovator and Inspiration

Ben Skuse

Arthur Ashkin: Inventor, Innovator and Inspiration

Arthur Ashkin was 96 years old when he received the Nobel Prize for his discoveries in the field of laser. He died one year ago. Time to reflect his life and work.

Hidden Physics Gems at #LINO70

Ben Skuse

Hidden Physics Gems at #LINO70

Several sessions of #LINO70 discussed fundamental questions in Physics.

Climate Change is Upon us. Can we Stop it in Time?

Andrei Mihai

Climate Change is Upon us. Can we Stop it in Time?

Four sessions during #LINO70 focused on Climate Change as it is one of the most important and demanding topics of our time.

The Dark and Black Recesses of the Universe

Ben Skuse

The Dark and Black Recesses of the Universe

New models of dark matter are waiting to be tested. They were discussed during two sessions of #LINO70.

Illuminating Laser Physics

Ben Skuse

Illuminating Laser Physics

In an Agora Talk with John Hall, Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland the audience was treated to a rare insight into the link between two important areas of laser physics.

Quantum Science 101

Ben Skuse

Quantum Science 101

In their Agora Talk the Nobel Laureates William D. Phillips and Serge Haroche gave an insight in the quantum world.